Larz

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How to Pronounce Larz

Pronounced LARZ /ˈlɑːrz/Medium

Meaning: Larz is a spelling of Lars, the Scandinavian short form of Laurentius, or Laurence. The Latin root points to Laurentum, an ancient Italian town, and to the laurel, the wreath of victory. Larz keeps the crisp single-syllable Nordic sound with a bold z ending.Low

In 30 seconds: Larz is a Scandinavian spelling of Lars, a Nordic form of Laurence, from Latin for laurel. It stayed rare, peaking in the mid-nineteen-nineties (said LARZ).

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Origin LowScandinavian, Latin

MeaningLarz is a spelling of Lars, the Scandinavian short form of Laurentius, or Laurence. The Latin root points to Laurentum, an ancient Italian town, and to the laurel, the wreath of victory. Larz keeps the crisp single-syllable Nordic sound with a bold z ending.

U.S. rank (2010)#11608 ↘ Falling

2010 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 171

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Larz is a variant spelling of Lars, the Scandinavian form of Laurentius, or Laurence. The Latin source is usually traced to Laurentum, an old town near Rome, and linked with the laurel, symbol of victory and honor. Larz, with its striking z, keeps the sturdy Nordic sound and belongs to families drawn to a short, strong name with Scandinavian roots.

Larz was never common, given to only about twenty boys a year at its mid-nineteen-nineties peak. A boy named Larz then is in his thirties today.

Did you know? Larz carries the same root as Laurence and the laurel wreath, the crown of leaves that in the ancient world marked victors and honored poets.

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Larz — Spelling of Lars; Nordic form of Laurence, Latin laurel root traced honestly.

Variations

LarsLarseLarsenLarze

Nicknames

LarLarzy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Larz mean?

It is a Scandinavian spelling of Lars, a Nordic form of Laurence, from the Latin for laurel.

How do you pronounce Larz?

It is said LARZ, one syllable.

Is Larz a boy or girl name?

Larz is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Larz?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty boys a year at its peak in the mid-nineteen-nineties.